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September 17 @ 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Eco-Printed Silk Scarves- Advanced: Section B

Scarves made with eco-printing technique
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Get ready to dive deeper into the art of eco-printing! In this advanced workshop, learn how to incorporate logwood, a natural dye that produces a variety of stunning purple tones, into your scarves. This class expands your knowledge of eco-printing on silk and teaches you new techniques for this beautiful craft. Each student will complete three scarves of various silk or silk and wool materials. Please bring your lunch.

This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

About the Instructor:
Sara Setzer is a fiber artist who specializes in the art of felt work. Inspired by nature, she creates eco-dyed and printed scarves, wraps, and collars using natural materials and leaves.

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